Cleveland Guardians

The debate over Cleveland's starting shortstop for 2027 is back. The discussion explores the roles of Rocchio and Angel Genao, along with possible trade scenarios.

Guardians No. 19 prospect Welbyn Francisca flirted with a cycle and finished with four hits and four RBIs for Surprise in the Arizona Fall League.

Cleveland went from 61-66 on August 19 to an 85-77 finish and the AL Central title, then reached the ALCS. The offseason questions remain:

• Is Jose...

Youth and internal development are the blueprint for Cleveland's success, and Welbyn Francisca is a strong example. The 20-year-old switch-hitter...

Three straight AL Central titles and an ALCS trip ended in a six-game loss to Tampa Bay. The article argues that the offense has to be the top...

These are projected rest-of-season numbers based on estimated playing time, not the current roster. Here's how the catching group projects:

• Patrick...

The headline warns a 2027 lockout could wipe out Opening Day, and argues Guardians fans have so much to lose. The article frames this as a risk, not...

Parker Messick entered Spring Training with seven big league starts and was squarely on the roster bubble. He not only earned a spot in Cleveland's...

Pitching carried Cleveland to a third straight AL Central title, but the lineup is the offseason priority.

• The Guardians finished 27th in the...

ESPN's first 2027 power rankings place Cleveland at No. 8, two spots higher than its 2026 ranking. That follows a third straight AL Central title and...

Chris Antonetti called Espino's 2026 season a success, and the reasons go beyond the numbers.

• Stuff held up: Elite fastball and strikeouts, with a...

The Guardians' roster is built around versatility, which is a real advantage even when it leaves players in uncomfortable spots. The writer suggests...

Guardians No. 15 prospect Welbyn Francisca doubled home two runs for Surprise in the Arizona Fall League. It's a quick look at how he's swinging the bat this fall.

The Houston Astros hired Conner Watson, who spent the last two seasons as the Guardians' assistant director of hitting development, as their new...

An insider argues Cleveland's homegrown hitters skew left-handed, since most bat from the left side or switch-hit.

In that view, the imbalance is a...

The argument for Austin Hedges starts with his bat. He hit .247/.325/.377 with six homers and a 100 wRC+ in 2026, which the writer calls the first...

Manager Stephen Vogt credited Steven Kwan with prevailing in 2026. A related video features Chris Antonetti discussing Kwan's 2026 turnaround.

This...

The article argues three traded farmhands could sting Cleveland for years:

• Juan Brito (Reds): DFA'd in August and traded to Cincinnati for cash...

His postseason only added to his appeal, including a franchise postseason record for a reliever with seven strikeouts in Game 3 of the division...

The Brewers are one win away from their first World Series title, leading the Rays 3-0. The Cleveland link is pitcher Craig Yoho, a deadline...